Academy Director, Kiddie Academy of Abingdon at Kiddie Academy in Abingdon, Maryland

Job Description:

Kiddie Academy of Abingdon has an opportunity for a patient, flexible and nurturing leader to join us at our corporate flagship academy as the Academy Director. You’ll enjoy being part of a passionate and collaborative culture in an environment that has enhanced health and safety protocols. Kiddie Academy professionals make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

The Academy Director reports to the both the VP and Director of Operations and is responsible for inspiring, motivating and supporting a team of educators and a community of families and their children as the early learning school’s leader. This position assumes the responsibility and oversees all operations of the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES

• Build exceptional relationships with enrolled families through excellent verbal and written communication, family events and positive interactions

• Oversee all aspects of daily operations including enrollment, curriculum, staffing, sales, finance and facility maintenance

• Recruit, train, develop and inspire top talent, while ensuring staff complies with Maryland State licensing regulations

• Foster and maintain excellent community outreach and partnerships; facilitating grassroots marketing events

• Manage the academy in conformance with all State licensing regulations

• Maintain the highest level of quality through accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Maryland Excels Quality Rating System (QRIS)

• Operate within a fiscally sound budget therefore meeting or exceeding plan; achieve revenue goals by conducting tours and converting families into new enrollments

• Conduct academy tours and guide families through the enrollment process

• Keep fully apprised of all activities in the school

• Prepare and forward reports as requested by the corporate office on required dates

• Conduct verbal and written performance evaluations of teachers and staff

• Facilitate and conduct monthly team meetings

• Facilitate and conduct at least two professional development days

• Remain visible and accessible to parents

• Demonstrate personal leadership to all teachers, staff and parents

• Solicit feedback regularly from teachers, staff and parents to make any necessary improvement in the academy

• Works with departments at the corporate office as needed

• All other duties as assigned

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related education field

• A minimum of three years' experience as a center director

• MSDE director’s credential

• Knowledge and experience working with early childhood National and State accrediting agencies

• Knowledge of the early childhood field and developmentally appropriate practices

• Thorough understanding of child development in early childhood education setting

• Previous experience in and/or knowledge of training, coaching or mentoring mechanisms

• Outstanding computer and desktop publishing skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office

• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• The ability to work independently and as a team member

• Exemplary commitment to customer service

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